Events

Event Highlights:

Date & Time: 19th December 2025Location: Chain Lane Community Centre/Cafe Laziz, Hinckley Road, St Helens, WA11 9HT

This is more than just a lunch - it’s a chance to build valuable connections and gain fresh perspectives. Reserve your spot today and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference!

We look forward to seeing you there!

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The next Halton VCSE Response meeting will be on Tuesday 9th December 2025 at 9.30am. The meeting will be held at Halton & St Helens VCA, St Maries, Lugsdale Road, Widnes, WA8 6DB.   We will hear from some new friends, have plenty of time to engage and update one another on projects and  activities, as well as touching base with the local Council and NHS organisations. To book a place click on the register now button.

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Let’s wrap up an incredible year of connection, collaboration, and community action with a forum you won’t want to miss!Join us at Willowbrook Living Well for our last VCFSE Forum of the year — a morning full of inspiration, learning, and maybe even a few festive surprises to get us in the mood for the season!

☕ Coffee & Networking from 9:30 amArrive early to enjoy coffee, conversation, and community before we begin at 10:00 am sharp.

Scott Jones, Head of Service – Families First, St Helens Borough CouncilHear how St Helens is leading the way in implementing the national Families First Partnership Programme.This Department for Education initiative sets out a bold ambition to rebalance children’s social care by providing earlier, more seamless support for families. Through new “Family Help” teams, multi-agency collaboration, and family-led decision-making, the programme aims to create a joined-up system of help, support, and protection — reducing crisis intervention and strengthening communities. Scott will share how this is coming to life in St Helens, what it means for families locally, and how our VCFSE partners can play a key role in shaping the approach.

Rachel Frankland, Senior Transformation / Programme Manager, NHS Cheshire & MerseysideRachel will introduce the exciting Neighbourhood Health pilot — part of a national NHS programme designed to bring healthcare closer to home. Funded as one of the government’s “Neighbourhood Health Pioneer” sites, St Helens is at the forefront of this shift toward integrated, community-based care. The initiative focuses on prevention, early support, and neighbourhood-level collaboration between health, social care, and the VCFSE sector. Rachel will explain how this significant pilot is being rolled out locally — and how voluntary and community partners can be part of shaping healthier futures for our borough.

Catch up on local developments, share your news, and celebrate another year of partnership and progress across St Helens.

? And since it’s our last forum of the year, expect a touch of festive cheer!We’ll have a few surprises and a chance to celebrate our shared achievements before we head into the holidays.

Reserve Your Spot Now! Do not miss this gathering of minds and hearts. Let us come together to shape the future of St Helens!

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